Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Ambitek Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. The role involves fault finding, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in a heavy industrial environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience and relevant qualifications, including City & Guilds certification. This position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical maintenance.
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment is essential.
• Good IT skills; CMMS experience is advantageous but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide breakdown cover for electrical and mechanical issues.
• Carry out preventative maintenance in line with PPM schedules.
• Maintain plant and equipment to high standards.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Communication

Teamwork

Process improvement

CNC machining

PLC fault finding

Education

Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification

City & Guilds 17th / 18th Edition

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Operative from a manufacturing or engineering environment.

We have worked with this client for several years; they offer a first-class working environment and the opportunity to work in the Manufacturing sector.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Main Duties:

Skills & Experience:

• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
• Willingness to work shifts and additional hours when required
• Time served with experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
• Experience with CNC lathes and machining centres is advantageous
• Knowledge of Siemens 840C / 840D control systems and 611 drives
• Providing breakdown cover for electrical and mechanical issues
• Electrical fault finding and repair of production machines
• Assisting fitters with mechanical breakdowns and repairs
• PLC fault finding skills
• Ability to identify and lead process improvements
• Carrying out preventative maintenance in line with PPM schedules
• Fault identification and reporting on CMMS system
• Maintaining plant and equipment to high standards
• Electrical installation work adhering to current wiring standards
• Maintenance of building electrical services and office infrastructure

They require an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a minimum of 5 years' experience.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Strong fault-finding abilities
• Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• City & Guilds 17th / 18th Edition
• Good IT skills; CMMS experience is advantageous but training will be provided

Salary / Hourly Rates:

• 3-shift pattern: 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, and 10pm to 6am
• GBP40K to GBP44K

Successful candidates must pass a drugs & alcohol test before starting.

How to apply for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role:

Apply in Word format.

Ambitek are specialist recruiters in Manufacturing, Production, and Engineering sectors. We recruit for a variety of roles from CNC machinists, welders, platers, fitters, maintenance engineers, inspectors, mechanical fitters, sheet metal workers, to sales engineers, design engineers, production, planning roles, and management positions.

If this role does not suit, please get in touch, and we may be able to find something suitable.

Please note that if you have applied for a role but do not meet the criteria outlined above, we will not be able to consider your CV for the next stage. Due to the volume of applicants, we may not respond to all. If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, you have been unsuccessful.